Courses & Units

Entrepreneurial and Innovative Thinking ZAA234

Introduction

This capstone unit will provide opportunities for you to bring together the knowledge learned, and skills developed through your course of study and apply these to entrepreneurial and innovative contexts. This unit creates a practical awareness of the concepts of entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship and innovation as a means to create opportunities for new ventures and better solutions to current problems. The unit encourages students to think creatively, and approach opportunities and issues from a fresh point of view. In conjunction with the discipline theory, this unit builds on concepts of learning through practice in Year 1 of study by introducing you to more complex learning experiences. You will be introduced to: • discipline-based skills and knowledge in dynamic practice situations. This will include authentic and purposeful, industry-related experiences • concepts of managing effective relationships and communicating with others • the development and use of adaptive leadership skills and how these skills relate to innovative and entrepreneurial practice • the nature of responsible, accountable and reflective workplace skills, and creative and critical thinking relevant to para-professional practice. You will exercise self-awareness, initiative and judgement to manage yourself and professional relationships effectively. The application of tacit knowledge and capabilities will be reflected in a Practice Manual.

Summary

Unit name Entrepreneurial and Innovative Thinking
Unit code ZAA234
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Business & Economics
University College
Discipline Business and Management UC
Coordinator Mr Rene Kling
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 2 On-Campus International Domestic
Launceston Semester 2 On-Campus International Domestic
Cradle Coast Semester 2 On-Campus International Domestic
Online Semester 2 Off-Campus International Domestic

Key

On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 22/7/2024 16/8/2024 9/9/2024 27/10/2024

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Investigate and analyse the concepts and feasibilities of an entrepreneurial and/or innovative idea.
  • Analyse and apply contributions from industry and mentors to an entrepreneurial and/or innovative idea.
  • Identify, evaluate and communicate an entrepreneurial and/or innovative idea
  • Communicate entrepreneurial and innovative opportunities to stakeholders using appropriate media

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
100799 $2,040.00 $957.00 not applicable $2,695.00

1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

BAA211|ZAA204 Entrepreneurial and Innovative Thinking

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

On-campus students: Weekly 2 hour tutorials; 2 x half to full day workshop per semester.

Off-campus students: Weekly 2 hour online tutorials; 2 x half to full day online workshop per semester.

AssessmentAT1: Opportunity Analysis Evaluation (20%)|AT2: Mentor Consultation Report (30%)|AT3: Entrepreneurial or Innovative Proposal (50%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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